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STEM Researcher - Computational Fields

1 month, 2 weeks ago
United States
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Junior
AI Research Scientist
Data Science and Analytics
Git Jupyter LLM Machine Learning Python
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Description

  • Design complex benchmark tasks based on real-world scientific workflows such as study design, experimentation, hypothesis testing, and data analysis.
  • Develop reference solutions using Python, notebooks, and computational tools with professional research rigor.
  • Define evaluation standards that separate valid scientific reasoning from plausible but incorrect conclusions.
  • Review AI-generated solutions to identify methodological weaknesses, analytical errors, and flawed reasoning.
  • Collaborate with AI researchers and domain experts to improve benchmark quality, consistency, and scientific rigor.
  • Contribute to the ongoing refinement of evaluation methodologies for advanced AI systems.

Requirements

  • Master's degree, PhD, or equivalent practical experience in a STEM discipline, computational social science, computational humanities, or another research-intensive field.
  • At least 1 year of experience in an active research role in academia, industry, government labs, or a similar environment.
  • Demonstrated computational research experience with Python, data analysis, simulation, modeling, machine learning, or scientific computing.
  • Strong understanding of experimental design, hypothesis testing, statistical analysis, and rigorous interpretation of findings.
  • Working knowledge of Git, IDEs, and notebook platforms such as Jupyter or Google Colab.
  • Experience with AI evaluation, benchmark development, AI training, or task authoring is preferred.
  • Excellent analytical thinking, attention to detail, creativity, and ability to solve open-ended problems independently.
  • Strong written communication skills for documenting technical methodologies and research findings.
  • Ability to commit approximately 35 hours per week consistently.
  • Familiarity with machine learning, large language models, or AI-assisted research tools is preferred.
  • Background in benchmark design, scientific software development, or computational research infrastructure is preferred.
  • Experience mentoring researchers, reviewing scientific work, or contributing to peer-reviewed publications is preferred.
  • Unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits

  • Compensation of $60-$90 per hour.
  • Fully remote engagement with flexible working hours.
  • Independent contractor arrangement.
  • Weekly payments based on approved work completed.
  • Opportunity to work on frontier AI evaluation research with leading AI researchers.
  • Chance to apply research expertise to improve AI reasoning, reliability, and scientific accuracy.
  • Potential for the project duration to be extended, shortened, or concluded based on project needs and performance.
  • Reasonable accommodations available throughout the application and engagement process.

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